During a discussion of RBC indices, a medical technologist o…

During a discussion of RBC indices, a medical technologist of Cambodian origin mentioned that she had a history of mild anemia and microcytic red blood cells noted on laboratory testing from previous routine physicals. A more recent CBC showed the following results. TEST      RESULTSWBC      9.3 x109/LRBC       5.11 x1012/LHGB      10.0 g/dLHCT       31.8%MCV      69.6 fL MCH     22.5 pg MCHC   31.0 g/dLRDW     16.5PLT        351 x109/L Differential: Within normal limits, many target cells noted. What disorder is suspected?

A bone marrow sample evaluated for a patient describes the f…

A bone marrow sample evaluated for a patient describes the following notes: Erythropoiesis decreased. Erythrocytic precursors show abnormal development; nuclear bridging and budding. Rare precursor cells show iron stores ringing the nucleus Which disorder is suggested?